@kelseyalfred: 🩵✨ hip replacement journey: week 3 post-op update Week 3 of recovery has been more overwhelming than I expected. I’m trying to focus on healing from surgery, but I’ve also been dealing with so many unexpected obstacles along the way. One of my biggest frustrations right now has been my apartment complex moving the dumpster farther away from my building. Something that might seem small has made a huge difference while I’m recovering and trying to manage mobility, fatigue, and everything my body is already dealing with. On top of that, I’ve been struggling with extreme shortness of breath, feeling completely exhausted, and trying to figure out what symptoms are from recovery, what could be related to rheumatoid arthritis, and what may still be undiagnosed. I also found out I have to postpone my EMG study until my appeal goes through, which may affect what medications I’m eligible for moving forward with my rheumatoid arthritis treatment. It’s frustrating feeling like I’m waiting for answers while trying to push through recovery. This has been a challenging week mentally and physically, but I’m continuing to advocate for myself, listen to my body, and take things one day at a time. 🤍 #SticklerSyndrome #HipReplacementJourney #HipReplacementRecovery #AnteriorHipReplacement #DualMobilityHip

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The daniel_lee :

Girl, I don’t know if this is your latest. 5.5 weeks posterior and had a checkup today. No X-rays or anything in particular but I did firm up the right hip replacement. My biggest concern due to posterior is the 90° bending. Will I be able to bend over afterward???? Looking forward to it and hope your PT is going well.

2026-08-05 03:55:24

TammyG :

nails look great.keep up good work.my replacement is getting closer Aug 18th 😳

2026-08-05 10:13:48

Hasti Hashimi :

Mine is next week 😳

2026-08-04 20:55:49

lizbon :

Are you using a cane?

2026-08-04 21:55:35

user6556570924531 :

In two days it’ll be week 3 for me, I don’t know how you’re taking out the trash and doing so much, you’re driving too. I’m not supposed to drive until I see my surgeon in week 6

2026-08-04 22:19:36

Bearlove24 :

Take care of yourself you're still healing. Sending hugs 🫂 you got this! Deep breath 😊

2026-08-05 01:36:57

Flower Catus :

I know you mention a leg length difference and limp. What did your orthopedics suggest to do for that?

2026-08-04 18:05:27

nicolehugs__ :

Girl you’ve been going through it, you deserve some self care.. sending you love!

2026-08-04 20:52:57

Jordan :

Thinking of you extra hard today! And your nails looks so good 💅🏻 They really don’t warn you the mental and physical effects of this surgery besides the basics — my body just now quit jittering since surgery last week and jolting myself awake in terror of being in pain all day/night. The anxiety is definitely the hardest part for me. I hope your apartment moves the dumpster back. ❤️

2026-08-04 18:15:03

Paula K. :

Isn’t there someone you can ask to take the garbage out for you? Please be careful.

2026-08-04 21:58:13

Yasmine Trendy :

Have I missed the video explaining why you had this surgery? Do you need help ..?…ughh I feel so bad … I’m in London Uk 🇬🇧.. make sure you get help and don’t lift anything heavy. Take this as a holiday to Chillax. Be THE diva 👩‍🎤..and listen to frequency on YT…calm your barbie valley girl aura 💥 😊🙏🏽🧿 sending you healing energy always 🌸♥️🤌🏼🫰🏼

2026-08-04 17:58:16

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